What is the cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Essen central train station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Essen Hbf via Fredericia St., Flensburg and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Essen?

The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 776 km. The road distance is 686.1 km.

How do I travel from Aarhus to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen without a car is to train via Flensburg which takes 9h 54m and costs €80 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Aarhus to Essen?

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Aarhus to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen bus from?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen train from?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Essen?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to train via Flensburg which takes 9h 54m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €380 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen bus arrive?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen train arrive?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Aarhus to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Essen is 686 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Aarhus to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarhus to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aarhus to Essen?

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Aarhus to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Aarhus to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, night train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Flensburg
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to FlensburgIc
3. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg HbfRe7
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
9h 54m
€83–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kolding bus stationN150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationN74
12h 10m
€57–81
Drive 686.1 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Essen686.1 km
5h 48m
€121–174
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAR - DUS
6h 26m
€123–371
Train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-AltonaRj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbf43 / ...
9h 55m
€112–251
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg HbfEn
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
10h 8m
€89–181
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essen
6h 9m
€179–245
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLL - DUS
7h 16m
€114–348
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavn
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
7h 29m
€160–392
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
7h 18m
€159–380
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 45m
€156–445

Aarhus to Essen by train

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9h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 776.2 km
Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Fredericia St., Flensburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Essen central train station via Kolding bus station in around 12h 10m.

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